“Our Wonderful Olga, A definite fixture in Black Rock. Sitting on her porch or fixing her flowers - always a smile. She had so many stories of Black...Read More »
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Betty Calaway - Black Rock, CT

“Sorry to hear about all this passing I was your mail man for 15 years I knew her husband or sister or your son and she was a wonderful woman and she...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Tom Dunne

Olga Kerekes Takacs, age 98, of Bridgeport, wife of the late John J. Takacs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Bridgeport on April 25, 1918, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Sayben Kerekes, Olga was a lifelong Bridgeport resident. She was proud to have been in the very first graduating class of Bassick High School in 1936 while also attending the Ct State Trade School. She went on to work for the Bryant Electric Co. of Bridgeport for over 30 years until her retirement. Olga was a longtime member of the United Church of Christ, she enjoyed gardening and was a talented seamstress. Olga was very proud of her Hungarian heritage and loved to speak the langauge with anyone she could. Her favorite song was Az a szép akinek a szeme kék. It is a song about a pretty girl with blue eyes and Olga had blue eyes. She sang it all the time and made everyone smile. Olga is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband John, she was predeceased by her son, Robert, a brother John R. Kerekes and sisters Elsie Valentine and Irma Hudak. Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at 12 noon at Mt. Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ. Arrangements in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

Memories & Candles

I will miss you Olga. I enjoyed all of our times sitting on your front porch in Black Rock, chatting, laughing and watching the work go by! I will always cherish our times together. May you Rest In Peace, my dear friend.

Posted by: Shari Sisk Apr 26, 2017

So very sorry for your families loss Irma was my aunt and she always share stories of her two sisters.

Posted by: Carole Mudd Apr 25, 2017

I have many warm memories of Olga, sitting on her front porch in Black Rock, sharing wonderful conversations, laughs and fun times! Olga was incredibly sharp, had a fantastic knowledge of the history of Bridgeport and was a wonderful friend.I will cherish all of our times together and will miss you. Rest In Peace.

Posted by: Shari Sisk Apr 24, 2017

Our Wonderful Olga, A definite fixture in Black Rock. Sitting on her porch or fixing her flowers - always a smile. She had so many stories of Black Rock and of a time gone by. I'll remember them all. A very Special Lady! She will be in my heart forever. She called Margaret her Angel she was so blessed to have her in her life.My Condolences to her family.

Posted by: Betty Calaway - Black Rock, CT Apr 24, 2017

Sorry to hear about all this passing I was your mail man for 15 years I knew her husband or sister or your son and she was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Tom Dunne